Researcher Volatile Organic Compounds

 

We are looking for

• Are you interested in post-harvest research that really matters by helping customers reduce their food waste and increase their ability to provide high quality produce to the market?
• Do you understand fresh products?
• Are you convinced that non-destructive measurements of volatile organic compounds (VOC) in the environment of the fresh product give a good indication of its quality and allow early disease detection?

We are looking for a researcher in the field of VOC measurements. Will you join our growing team?

Our research is motivated by the global challenge to reduce food losses, to make food supply chains climate neutral and to assure delivery of high-quality fresh products to consumers worldwide. To strengthen our team and increase our impact, we are looking for an enthusiastic researcher in the postharvest domain of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers, with specialisation in VOCs measurements using PTR-MS, GC-MS, TD-GC, and/or metabolomics/volatilomics. As a researcher VOC, you will participate in various research projects related to product quality and technology in the fresh supply chain (fruits, vegetables, cut flowers).

What will you be doing?

• you will do innovative research for our customers on the gasses that accumulate during the storage of fresh products to identify indicators for ripening, spoilage or unwanted fungus development. This helps our customers to know when to change their storage regime or when to bring their products to market;
• you will do measurements for our customers in the field of taste and aroma of processed foods to identify for example off-flavours in the development of new foods. This helps our customers in improving their products (e.g. from animal proteins to plant-based proteins, from sugar to sugar replacements; in reducing salt) without losing customer satisfaction;
• you will develop non-destructive measurement methods with respect to volatilomics to better understand and control the developments in a fresh product on metabolomic scale. This will help our customers in understanding the relation between physiology and post-harvest quality, which is relevant for breeding new cultivars.

Your work as researcher is very diverse, the tasks listed are examples of the type of activities that you will undertake. You will be part of a project team, and the questions of our customers are central to the project activities that you will perform.

Examples of our work
Your work will be in both national and international settings; we have innovative projects all over the world. Examples of our projects are:

• volatiles as quality indicator: The objective of this project was to measure the production of volatiles in healthy and rotten (infected) potatoes and as such identify volatiles that may be used as a biomarker for rot development. Results are promising: clear differences in volatile production between infected and non-infected potatoes were found. (https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2021.1325.4)
• benchmark study of measurement devices: In this project, an innovative, portable and user-friendly device based on mass spectrometry technology is codeveloped to help reducing food loss and waste (FLW). The project partners are cooperating to optimise and validate a groundbreaking technology integrating volatile (aroma) and non-volatile analyses in real-time. Results will be applied for monitoring food quality and safety.

As organisation, we regard impact-driven research, collaboration, and professionalism as the core values of our work. As team, we support each other, we trust and respect each other and we are proud to work together with our clients and partners towards a more sustainable world.
 

We ask

• you are a person with an academic background in plant’s metabolomics or a similar field; preferably with a PhD and a specialisation in VOC measurements;
• you have experience in or a demonstrable talent for carrying out multidisciplinary research in the form of contract research for the business community;
• you have knowledge of post-harvest physiology (ripening, aging, quality loss) related to volatilomics in fresh products such as fruit, vegetables, flowers and plants, and the willingness to continue to develop this knowledge;
• you have strong analytical skills in chromatograms and statistic, are results-oriented and have a commercial outlook. Experience in gas chromatographic analysis and/or in programs for statistical analysis are a pre;
• you are able to identify new opportunities in the market and develop them independently or with colleagues;
• you are interested in the latest scientific developments, and know how to translate these into practical applications;
• you have a good network within the agri-food domain.

We offer

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional compensation hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 4%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between € 2949,-. and € 5479,-. for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 10/11).

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a multi-faceted position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.
You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University” in the Netherlands for the 17^th consecutive time.

Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. Applicants from abroad moving to the Netherlands may qualify for a special tax relief, known as the 30% ruling. Our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about helping your partner to find a job, housing, schooling, and other issues.
 

More information

DO YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION?
For more information about this function, please contact Nicole Koenderink, R&D Manager Post-Harvest Technology by e-mail: nicole.koenderink@wur.nl.
For more information about the procedure, please contact Wilma Jansen, HR Advisor, by e-mail: Wilma.jansen@wur.nl.

INTERESTED?
Don’t wait with your application. As soon as we have suitable candidates we will start the first interviews. Will we talk to you soon?

Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. For more information please go to our inclusivity page. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment.
 

We are

Wageningen Food & Biobased Research develops insights and technologies that support industries, governments, and research institutes to create innovative solutions for a healthier, more sustainable, and prosperous world. Together with our clients we develop healthy and tasty food, truly-sustainable food chains, and chemicals and materials that use biomass instead of fossil resources. Our in-depth knowledge of the entire chain, from raw materials through processing to end product, drives our approach. Website: www.wageningenur.nl/en/fbr.

We make smart connections between various disciplines to explore complex issues from different perspectives. Through a combination of intelligent analyses and pragmatic invention, we find solutions for these issues. Grounded in science and business, our researchers bring a no-nonsense attitude to their work. We investigate and develop at all stages: upscaling from lab to pilot and from initial idea to production processes that deliver real products for our customers. We have direct access to the latest scientific findings and have a firm grasp of what modern technology offers. Every day, we work with national and global companies, governments and other research institutes to create innovative solutions; now and in the future.

The mission of Wageningen University and Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment.

With its roughly 30 branches, 7.200 employees and 13.200 students, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. An integrated approach to problems and the cooperation between various disciplines are at the heart of Wageningen’s unique approach. WUR has been named Best Employer in the Education category for 2019-2020.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch this video to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

 

Apply now

Sr. Researcher Sensory, Perception and Behaviour

 Are you a senior researcher in the field of sensory, perception and behavior in the food domain? Do you have a passion for innovating food for a healthy and sustainable future? Then this vacancy might be for you!

What are you going to do:

• you are the expert in the field of sensory, perception and behavior in the food domain;
• you are the expertise leader who is responsible for the scientific direction and activities of the applied research group (Food) Consumer Behavior within the WUR Institute Wageningen Food & Biobased Research (WFBR). This means that you scientifically direct a research team consisting of the research lines 'Behavior Change' and 'Perception' of approximately 10 professionals;
• you work closely with the Flavor Science group with regard to instrumental analyzes and in-vivo techniques, whereby sensory and instrumental analysis together provide more insight into the perception of flavor in various food products;
• in collaboration with our Business Development team, you tailor the expertise propositions to the market need. You actively contribute to the acquisition of new projects by, among other things, customer visits, writing project proposals and your knowledge of developments in the field;
• you contribute to the execution of projects, for example in the role of project leader, in which you lead multidisciplinary research teams, while keeping an overview and maintaining communication with the customer;
• you are a networker and you set up collaborations with adjacent research areas within the institute, within WUR and with market parties, so that unique multidisciplinarity is created;
• you disseminate the research results in reports, scientific publications and at conferences.

As a senior researcher and expertise leader, you draw up a knowledge agenda in consultation with the team and coach the team members on the required expertise development. You proactively contribute to the visibility of the expertise and together with the Business Development team you ensure the acquisition of new projects. The expertise is positioned in WFBR within the domain of food and nutrition, which is primarily the domain you focus on as an expert. However, it is important that you are able to connect the expertise to adjacent expertise, such as in the field of food, for example flavor and food technology, and in the field of biobased materials expertise in the field of textiles and bioplastics. This is to align with our mission, which is to provide solutions through innovative multidisciplinary research to develop sufficient high-quality food and non-food products that are affordable and appreciated by consumers in order to enable the transition to a circular, biobased and healthy society. We therefore ask for a team spirit, a focus on application and a proactive attitude in bringing partners together.

Example projects include reformulating products for salt reduction, developing plant-based alternatives instead of animal protein products, promoting healthy, sustainable consumer behavior  and promoting healthy eating environments.

We ask

• you have a PhD in the field of sensory, perception and behavior, preferably in the food domain, and at least 10 years of work experience in this domain;
• you have an affinity with the agri-food sector and a large network in this field;
• you have experience with applied research in a contract research organization or in the business world;
• you have a passion for and experience in co-acquiring new innovative research projects;
• you have innovative and future-oriented thinking and can translate this into simple and accessible applications;
• you have experience as a project leader of complex projects at IPMA-C level;
• you are able to take a leading role in determining the vision of the group, based on your own expertise and on the basis of broader knowledge of adjacent fields and market opportunities;
• you have experience in creating synergy in a group of employees and you are able to stimulate mutual involvement and motivate employees to enter into effective partnerships.

In addition, you are an enthusiastic, independent researcher with good communication skills who functions well in a dynamic project organization. You have strong verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English.
 

We offer

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional compensation hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 4%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between € 4149,- and € 6229,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 12).
Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a multi-faceted position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University” in the Netherlands for the 17^th consecutive time.

Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. Applicants from abroad moving to the Netherlands may qualify for a special tax relief, known as the 30% ruling. Our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about helping your partner to find a job, housing, schooling, and other issues.
 

More information

Do you want more information?
For more information about this position, please Annelies Dijk, R&D Manager Food, Health and Consumer Research,by phone +31 317-484228 or by e-mail: annelies.dijk@wur.nl.
For more information about the procedure, please contact Wilma Jansen, HR adviser, by phone +31 317 484923 or by e-mail: wilma.jansen@wur.nl.

Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.
This vacancy will be listed up to and including 21^st of August 2022. We hope to schedule the first job interviews before mid september 2022.

Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. For more information please go to our inclusivity page. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment.

We are

The mission of Wageningen University and Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment.

With its roughly 30 branches, 7.200 employees and 13.200 students, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. An integrated approach to problems and the cooperation between various disciplines are at the heart of Wageningen’s unique approach. WUR has been named Best Employer in the Education category for 2019-2020.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch this video to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

 

Apply now

Researcher Nutrional Biochemistry

 Are you a researcher in the field of biochemical analysis of metabolites and modified food components during human digestion and fermentation? Are you passionate about innovating in vitro model systems for research into the effect of food on human health? Then the vacancy for researcher nutritional biochemistry might be for you!

What are you going to do:

• you contribute to the acquisition of new projects by, among other things, writing project proposals and your knowledge of developments in the field;
• you contribute to the execution of projects in the role of project leader, you lead multidisciplinary teams of researchers where you keep an overview and maintain communication with the customer;
• you are the expert in the field of (analysis of) biochemical processes during digestion and fermentation of food in humans and in that capacity you analyze and interpret research data, whether or not in collaboration with statisticians and data experts;
• you are able to make connections with other parts of WUR with specific biochemical expertise, equipment and skills to collaborate as efficiently as possible;
• you disseminate the research results in reports, scientific publications, and at conferences;
• you stay abreast of scientific and technological developments in your professional field and, together with colleagues and partners, you translate these into solutions that meet the needs in the market.

As a researcher in nutritional biochemistry you are an enthusiastic and proactive researcher who contributes to innovative, applied research in our Food, Health and Consumer Research group. You are part of the 'Nutrition Quality & Health' expertise team that conducts preclinical research to
1) develop healthy, safe food ingredients and products,
2) understand gastrointestinal biological mechanisms so that effects on human health can be predicted and
3) support regulatory approval for safe, novel foods and nutrition and health claims.

An example of a research project is studying the digestibility and bioavailability of new protein sources. Another example is research into how food and ingredients, via gut microbiota, influence human health, for example through the development of specific metabolites. There is collaboration with adjacent lines of research in, for example, intestinal health, immunology and human-related research. In addition, the ecosystem of WUR, the Wageningen Campus and beyond offers numerous opportunities for collaboration in the field of innovative developments and solutions. We therefore ask for a team spirit, a focus on collaboration and a proactive attitude in bringing partners together.

 

We ask

• you have a PhD and several years of work experience with a background in biochemistry, microbiology (with a focus on metabolite analysis / metabolomics), nutrition or health and you have an affinity with the agri-food sector;
• you preferably have experience with applied research in a contract research organization or in the business world;
• you have broad experience with analytical technologies to measure nutrients and (by)products of digestion and fermentation (think of soluble and non-soluble fibres, lipids, carbohydrates, etc. with HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS/MS), interpret data and translate research questions into an experimental approach;
• you preferably have experience with in vitro model systems for digestion and fermentation, such as the INFOGEST digestion model, SHIME and/or TIM model;
• you have strong oral and written expression in both Dutch and English;
• affinity with data analysis is a plus.

In addition, you are an enthusiastic, independent researcher with good communication skills who functions well in a dynamic project organization. You enjoy working with others to achieve success. You have problem-solving skills, you are quality-oriented and you have an eye for developments in the market.
 

We offer

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional compensation hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 4%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between €2949,- and €4807,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 10).
Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a multi-faceted position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.
You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University” in the Netherlands for the 17^th consecutive time.
Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. Applicants from abroad moving to the Netherlands may qualify for a special tax relief, known as the 30% ruling. Our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about helping your partner to find a job, housing, schooling, and other issues.
 

More information

Do you want more information?
For more information about this position, please Shanna Bastiaan-Net, Project leader in vitro intestinal digestion & absorption, by phone +31 317-487611 or by e-mail: shanna.bastiaan@wur.nl.
For more information about the procedure, please contact Wilma Jansen, HR adviser, by phone +31 317 484923 or by e-mail: wilma.jansen@wur.nl.

Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.
This vacancy will be listed up to and including 21^st of August 2022. We hope to schedule the first job interviews before mid september 2022.

Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. For more information please go to our inclusivity page. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment.
 

We are

The mission of Wageningen University and Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment.

With its roughly 30 branches, 7.200 employees and 13.200 students, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. An integrated approach to problems and the cooperation between various disciplines are at the heart of Wageningen’s unique approach. WUR has been named Best Employer in the Education category for 2019-2020.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch this video to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.
 

Apply now

Senior Researcher Marine Mammals

 Do you have experience in research on the effect of human activities on marine mammals and do you want to advice on a sustainable use of the North Sea? If so, this vacancy might be of interest to you.

 

“Several marine mammal species, including harbour and grey seal and harbour porpoise inhabit the North Sea area. This area is also one of the most heavily used seas by man. Several of the human activities that take place, including offshore wind parks, underwater explosions, seismic surveys and shipping may impact these marine mammals. This calls for applied research into the effect of these activities and how these effects can be mitigated or reduced. The increasing interest in further developing the North Sea for human use has led to a growing demand for related research and expertise. As a result, we are now looking for an experienced and independent researcher to strengthen our team and our connections to Ministries, companies and NGOs.”

The team in which this challenging position becomes available focuses on the possible disruptive effects of human activities on seals and other marine mammals. We would like to welcome a senior marine mammal researcher, who will work with direct colleagues in this team as well as closely with other research teams within WMR, WUR and beyond.

As a (senior) Researcher you will be involved in the following:

• Independently leading various research projects, aimed at possible disruptive effects of human actions on seals and other marine mammals. Examples of projects can be found here;
• To further strengthen and enlarge the research field based on your expertise, together with the team.
• Is advisory to governmental and non-governmental committees.
• Acquiring research projects and building up and maintaining an (inter)national network.
• Contribute to a long-term vision in support of national and international research agendas.
• Publishing in scientific literature and presenting research results at (inter)national conferences, symposia and meetings.

We ask

• You have completed a relevant academic study in Natural or Life Sciences with a focus on marine ecology. You have a PhD in a field relevant to this position.
• You have broad experience in conducting ecological research on marine mammals independently and expertise in the effects of disturbance on seals and other marine mammals, especially noise. You have basic knowledge of and experience in the use of (bio)acoustics.
• You have experience in acquiring new research and you have a relevant network.
• You have experience with project management.
• You have quantitative skills and experience with R.
• You can describe research in clear and high-quality reports and you can translate results into concrete advice to government, users and other stakeholders.
• You publish in scientific journals.
• You are customer-oriented, enterprising, result-oriented, strong in communication, flexible and stress resistant.
• You can balance the role of science versus the consequence for society and policy.
• You like to work in a team, you dare to be critical and you can work under time pressure.
• Your level of communication skills in English is at least C1. Knowledge of the Dutch language or willingness to learn it is a prerequisite;

We offer

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional compensation hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 4%; 
• excellent pension scheme. 
• the possibility of partially paid parental leave; 
• the opportunity to work part-time.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of max € 5.479,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CAO Wageningen Research (scale 11/WO-researcher 3). The location is Den Helder, The Netherlands.
 

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a multi-faceted position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere. 

More information

For more information about this position, please contact Tammo Bult, tel.0317-487162, e-mail tammo.bult@wur.nl

 

Do you want to apply 

You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval. 
 

This vacancy will be listed up to and including september 18th, 2022. 

 

Equal opportunities 

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home with us and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented within WUR. For more information, please visit our inclusivity page, inclusiviteits pagina.

A good example of how WUR deals with inclusivity can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment. 

We are

Wageningen University & Research
The mission of Wageningen University and Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment.

With its roughly 30 branches, 7.200 employees and 13.200 students, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. An integrated approach to problems and the cooperation between various disciplines are at the heart of Wageningen’s unique approach. WUR has been named Best Employer in the Education category for 2019-2020.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch this video to get an idea of our green campus!

Wageningen Marine Research (WMR) is a leading, independent research institute that focuses on strategic and applied marine ecological research. The institute was established in 2006. Products and services are executed on a project basis (more than 400 research projects) and show a wide diversty: field research, experiments on a realistic scale, on lab scale, data management and modelling. The institute has modern research facilities and is ISO 9001 certified. One of the research focuses in our organization is understanding the ecology of marine mammals, including harbour and grey seals and harbour porpoise in the North Sea, one of the busiest seas in the world. Human activities in the area include shipping, underwater explosions, seismic surveys, sand mining, fisheries and the construction and exploitation of offshore wind farms all potentially affecting these marine mammals or their environment. Research is being conducted into the effects of these activities and how these can be mitigated or reduced. Airial surveys, acoustic monitoring and telemetry and biologging are used for this, among other things. Based on our expertise, modelling and study results, policy and management advice on sustainable use of the North Sea is provided to our clients, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Rijkswaterstaat and private companies. The increasing interest in further developing the North Sea for human use is leading to a growing demand for applied research and expertise.

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

Apply now